Agriculture Minister Assures Easy Availability of Chemical Fertilizers for Paddy Crops
Summary
Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary assured that chemical fertilizers for paddy crops are readily available with sufficient stocks and additional supply on the way. The Ministry of Finance guarantees the budget to prevent shortages, and complaint contact points have been set up.
Key Points
- Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary confirmed easy availability of chemical fertilizers for paddy crops.
- There are currently 95,000 metric tons of fertilizer in stock with an additional 50,000 metric tons coming soon through government-to-government supply.
- The Ministry of Finance has assured there will be no shortage of budget for fertilizer procurement.
- Contact persons in federal and provincial ministries have been appointed to address complaints regarding fertilizer distribution and availability.
